In 2016 Matt from NEOZAZ.com finally began to pursue a hobby he wanted to take up for decades – home brewing. This series is an audio journal and recap of each attempt at creating a unique beer from planning, brewing, kegging and tasting. There’s a lot of up and downs and some unexpected surprises t…
The Big Monster Brewing - Beer Brewing Show podcast is a fascinating and educational deep dive into the world of homebrewing. As someone who has been curious about brewing my own beer for a while, this show has provided me with the knowledge and inspiration to give it a try myself. It combines the insights of craft brewing enthusiasts with the format of live brew days on YouTube, cutting out the waiting and jumping straight to the good parts.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the inclusion of local brewery reviews. This not only adds variety to the content, but also provides listeners with an opportunity to learn about different breweries and their unique offerings. It's a great way to round out the show and keep things interesting. Additionally, I appreciate how each episode documents a brew day, allowing listeners to look back and see what was done during each step of the process. It's a cool idea that adds depth and value to the show.
While there are many positive aspects of The Big Monster Brewing - Beer Brewing Show podcast, one potential drawback is that it may be more appealing to those who already have some experience or interest in brewing beer. While it can certainly serve as an educational resource for beginners like myself, some listeners might find certain technical aspects or terminology difficult to understand without prior knowledge. However, this could also be seen as an opportunity for growth and learning for those willing to dive into something new.
In conclusion, The Big Monster Brewing - Beer Brewing Show podcast is an extremely interesting and informative podcast that offers valuable insights into homebrewing. Whether you're an experienced brewer or just starting out, there's something for everyone here. From recipe creation to final taste testing, this show takes you through the entire beer life cycle in a compelling way that keeps you coming back for more. I highly recommend giving it a listen if you have any interest in brewing your own beer or simply enjoy learning about craft brewing.
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In this episode I cover the brewing of three beers, the fermentation of 4 seltzers, and some of the highlights of the 2025 Hamlin Craft Beer Festival! The post Big Monster Brewing – The 2025 Hamlin Craft Beer Festival Mega Episode first appeared on NEOZAZ.
I’m trying to clone a beer that I have zero idea on how it was made – and it shows! Learn all about that in this episode. The post Big Monster Brewing – Hypnotized Try 1 first appeared on NEOZAZ.
In this episode Matt brews a Pale Ale with hops provided to the Brewers Anonymous Home Brew club by UF/IFAS to help provided sensory analysis data. Will this beer help... The post Big Monster Brewing – Florida Hop Pale Ale first appeared on NEOZAZ.
It’s a new brew day episode where Matt makes and experimental brew substituting a substantial portion of base malt for rye malt and brewing at “Rye Altbier.” How does this... The post Big Monster Brewing – Rye Altbier first appeared on NEOZAZ.
In this episode of Matt Likes Beer, Matt takes on a classic German lager: Weihenstephaner Festbier. As a prime example of the Festbier style, this beer is lighter and more... The post Matt Likes Beer – Week 6 – Weihenstephaner Festbier first appeared on NEOZAZ.
In this week's episode of Matt Likes Beer, Matt dives into the mysterious and complex world of Dragon's Milk Solera from New Holland Brewing. This unique foeder-aged ale is crafted... The post Matt Likes Beer – Week 5 – Dragon's Milk Solera first appeared on NEOZAZ.
In this episode, Matt forgot about yet another mead he started over a year ago. This time it’s fruit punch mead. How does this one turn out? Listen along and... The post Big Monster Brewing – Fruit Punch Mead first appeared on NEOZAZ.
In this week's episode of Matt Likes Beer, Matt takes a sip of sunshine with Pure Project Tropical Mist, a citrus blonde ale inspired by Costa Rica's misty rainforests. Brewed... The post Matt Like Beer – Week 4 – Pure Project Tropical Mist first appeared on NEOZAZ.
In this episode, I several disappointment myself in my live coverage of the event this year, but I did have a great time and have a lot to talk about... The post Big Monster Brewing – Science On Tap 2025 first appeared on NEOZAZ.
In this week's episode of Matt Likes Beer, Matt explores the timeless charm of Paulaner Münchner Lager, a staple in German brewing heritage and a commercial example of the Munich... The post Matt Likes Beer – Week 3 – Paulaner Münchner Lager first appeared on NEOZAZ.
In this week's episode of Matt Likes Beer, Matt delves into the rich, chocolatey depths of Deschutes Black Butte Porter. Known as a quintessential American Porter, this beer offers layers... The post Matt Likes Beer – Week 2 – Deschutes Black Butter Porter first appeared on NEOZAZ.
In this episode Matt goes through the highs and lows of the difficult task to make filling cans of beer simpler. Or least cleaning up after canning. He got a... The post Big Monster Brewing – It's, Little Tiny Cans! first appeared on NEOZAZ.
In this first official episode of Matt Likes Beer, Matt dives headfirst into one of the most beloved seasonal beers in the craft world: Sierra Nevada Celebration Fresh Hop IPA.... The post Matt Likes Beer – Week 1 – Sierra Nevada Celebration first appeared on NEOZAZ.
In the episode, Matt starts preparing for the 2025 Craft Ber Festival season AND an upcoming limited series for Big Monster Brewing. This episode’s beer features a single hop varietal... The post Big Monster Brewing – WTH??? first appeared on NEOZAZ.
Welcome to Matt Likes Beer, the show about beer, storytelling, and a little critique. Each week, I dive deep into a single beer, exploring its style, ingredients, and the brewery... The post Matt Likes Beer – Week 0 – I Have No Idea What I'm Doing first appeared on NEOZAZ.
A year in the making, it’s the next mead in the Universal Monsters inspired mead project – Dracula! For this mead I am making my first pyment style mead with... The post Big Monster Brewing – Dracula Mead first appeared on NEOZAZ.
After several years of my hot pepper beer “Murder Hornet” making an impression off the Central Florida beer festival scene it’s time to create a successor. In this episode, I... The post Big Monster Brewing – Tarantula Hawk first appeared on NEOZAZ.
In this full brew day episode, Matt brews a California Common for the first time again…or not. We're if it's the first time but it's definitely a California Common…we think.... The post Big Monster Brewing – California Common again…I think first appeared on NEOZAZ.
It's another Quick Take episode from Big Monster Brewing, and this time Matt is starting work on a new recipe for a Red I.P.A. Along the way, he stumbles on... The post Big Monster Brewing – Red I.P.A. Quick Take first appeared on NEOZAZ.
It's a new “quick take” episode for Big Monster Brewing, and this time Matt talks about, and tastes, his American Wheat beer brewed from the Hamlin Craft Beer Festival. The post Big Monster Brewing – American Wheat Quick Take first appeared on NEOZAZ.
Murder Hornet has quickly become my most popular beer at festivals all over Florida. Technically, this beer has never been the same twice. Up until now, the beer has been... The post Big Monster Brewing – Dialing in Murder Hornet first appeared on NEOZAZ.
The Florida Homebrew Competition Circuit has begun! Matt travels to Miami to find out the results and witness the start of the season. This completion and road trip will full...
It's the conclusion of the 3 part mini-series covering the Science On Tap beer Festival. In this episode. Matt explains what he does to prepare for festival day and gives...
In part 2 of this 3 part mini-series: The beer is brewed. The tickets are sold. Now to get the beer from the fermenters and into those thirsty ticket holders...
In this special 3 part mini-series, Matt agrees to brew and serve 3 beers for h the Orlando Science Center fundraiser event “Science on Tap” beer festival. The catch –...
It's the next featured creature in my Universal Monsters inspired mead project – The Wolfman! For this mead, I'm going for a distinct visual inspiration and making a bochet mead...
It's the holidays and it's time to brew my annual holiday ale! This time, there's a bit of a dark twist to it as I take my tired and true...
Over a year ago, I decided to take break from brewing an Altbier to reset my memory and expectations on the style. Now I'm back with a brand new recipe...
In this episode I try to re-create my most successful beer ever! It's an American Pale Ale and it was first brewed for a festival with no intention of competing....
The 2023 Florida State Competition circuit is nearly complete, and I have a bit more brewing to do before it all ends. This time, I’m brewing a tried and true...
For the first time since 2017, I'm brewing a beer inspired by the current year's Halloween Horror Nights event. “Dr Oddfellow's Odd IPA” is designed around the theme of Halloween...
In this episode, I made the same cherry mead I made several times before. But this time, something went very wrong. I found some potential in the mead and set...
I'm trying to give Belgian beers a fair chance and maybe change my mind on the style. This time I attempt to brew a Belgian Pale Ale for the first...
In this episode, I've already brewed a beer. It's a Rauchbier, a style known for it's smokey sweet aroma and flavor. The problem is, it's not smokey enough to be...
This episode kicks off a series of meads I’ll be both making and aging of the course of a few years. I’ve written recipes for 8 meads inspired by the...
This episode kicks off a series of meads I'll be both making and aging of the course of a few years. I've written recipes for 8 meads inspired by the Universal Monsters and Universal Monster movies. To kick off this project, I'm starting with the face of the Universal Monster gang - Frankenstein's Monster with an English breakfast tea mead inspired by a famous "behind the scenes" photograph.
Spoiler alert: This is one of the most fun, interesting, and tasty beers I’ve ever made! It started with a ridiculous idea of smoking hops with a nine-dollar cocktail smoker....
Spoiler alert: This is one of the most fun, interesting, and tasty beers I've ever made! It started with a ridiculous idea of smoking hops with a nine-dollar cocktail smoker. I had yet to determine if the hops would absorb the smoke, if the smoke would last through the boil, and if any smoke character would survive fermentation. I got all my answers and more in this fun experimental brewing episode!
Saying “I don’t like Belgian Beers” is the quickest way to generalize my preference over the entire range of Belgian beer styles. But, like with most things, there’s always an...
Saying "I don't like Belgian Beers" is the quickest way to generalize my preference over the entire range of Belgian beer styles. But, like with most things, there's always an exception. Witbier is that expectation in this case. I enjoy a light, balanced, clean Witbier so much that it's a beer I brew at least once a season. And in this episode, that is precisely what I'll be brewing.
Changing one of my most awarded beers to make it a different style will prove challenging or stupid. Chances are it’s going to be a little of both as I...
Changing one of my most awarded beers to make it a different style will prove challenging or stupid. Chances are it's going to be a little of both as I take my trusted and reliable Old Ale and "Barrel Age" it to make a "Wood Beer" style ale. The result could be fantastic or disastrous. Listen along and find out which one it becomes.
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